First-ever World Chess Day, helps calm nerves during COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 21, 2020, at 03:40 pm
New York: With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a pause for most sport worldwide, the UN has been celebrating a highly-competitive game that you can play safely indoors or online – with the added bonus of helping reduce anxiety, and improving mental health: Monday marks the first ever World Chess Day.
Spanish second tier game postponed due to coronavirus outbreak in Fuenlabrada squad
Jul 21, 2020, at 03:29 pm
Madird/Xinhua: The Spanish second division tie between Deportivo la Coruna and Fuenlabrada due to be played on Monday was postponed after six members of the Fuenlabrada squad and three of the club's backroom staff tested positive for COVID-19, authorities reported on Tuesday.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 postponed
Jul 21, 2020, at 02:29 am
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia 2020 has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia likely to play 3 T20s, as many ODIs in England on Sept 4: Reports
Jul 20, 2020, at 11:38 pm
Melbourne/UNI: Australia's limited-overs tour to England is likely to go ahead in September with three T20s and as many ODIs according to a report.
Messi scores twice as Barca cruise past Alaves
Jul 20, 2020, at 09:52 pm
Madrid/Xinhua: FC Barcelona ended their disappointing league campaign on a positive note as Leo Messi scored twice and inspired them to a 5-0 win away to Alaves.
Chris Woakes, Broad bowl out Windies for 287, England 2nd innings 37/2 at stumps
Jul 20, 2020, at 03:18 pm
Manchester/UNI: England pacers Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad's 3-3 wickets each helped hosts bowled Windies out for a first-innings 287 after Tea on day four of the second Test at Old Tarfford on Sunday.
Second test: West Indies post 118-2 at lunch, trail England by 351 runs
Jul 20, 2020, at 02:37 am
Manchester/UNI: West Indies reached 118/2 at Lunch, trailing England by 351 runs in the second Test of the three match series on Sunday.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes can be one of England's greatest cricketers ever: Dominic Cork
Jul 19, 2020, at 11:39 pm
London/UNI: Former England cricketer Dominic Cork believes that star all-rounder Ben Stokes' talent and work ethic can help him become one of England's greatest cricketers ever.
Jul 19, 2020, at 10:36 pm
Sydney: Twelve years after the Sydney Test left fans heartbroken, umpire Steve Bucknor has said he might have committed two mistakes which had left the Indian side suffer defeat against Australia in the match.
Pacers will have to be more careful than others during their comeback: Irfan Pathan
Jul 19, 2020, at 10:31 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan feels the fast bowlers will have to be more careful than the spinners or batsmen when they make comeback after the coronavirus hiatus.
Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya dies at 20
Jul 19, 2020, at 04:38 pm
Moscow/IBNS: Pairs figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, who was born in Russia but represented Australia in the 2018 Olympics, died in Moscow, the International Skating Union informed on Saturday. She was 20.
England-West Indies Second Test: Day 3 abandoned due to rain
Jul 19, 2020, at 05:07 am
Manchester/UNI: Day 3 of the second Test between England and West Indies has been abandoned with the rain continuing throughout the day.
ECB fines, gives written warning to pacer Jofra Archer
Jul 19, 2020, at 04:55 am
London: The England And Wales Cricket Board on Saturday said pacer Jofra Archer has been fined and given a written warning for breaching bio-secure protocols.
Fans might return to stadiums in England in October
Jul 18, 2020, at 03:18 pm
London/Xinhua: Fans could return to stadiums in England in October if pilot events go well, announced the British government on Saturday.
Serena, Stephens to headline new WTA event in US
Jul 17, 2020, at 10:40 pm
Washington/Xinhua: The inaugural edition of the Top Seed Open will feature Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens in the field, organizers said. According to a statement from the tournament on Thursday, American stars Williams and Stephens, both former US Open champions, are set to compete at the international-level event in Lexington, Kentucky that begins on Aug. 10.
England to host Wales in international football friendly in October
Jul 17, 2020, at 10:37 pm
London/Xinhua: The England men's senior football team will play against Wales at Wembley in an international football friendly on October 8, announced the FA on Friday.
Manchester City eyeing Brazilian teenager Rosa
Jul 17, 2020, at 10:32 pm
Rio de JaneiroXinhua: Manchester City are negotiating a deal to sign teenage midfielder Diego Rosa from Brazil's Gremio, according to media reports in the South American country.
Second Test: Stokes, Sibley put England on top against Windies on day 1
Jul 17, 2020, at 08:53 pm
Manchester/UNI: The gritty unbeaten half-centuries from Dom Sibley (86* off 253 balls) and Ben Stokes (86* off 253 balls) brought back England into the game on Day 1 of the second Test against West Indies on Thursday.
Real Madrid claim La Liga title with a win while Barca lose again
Jul 17, 2020, at 02:38 pm
Madrid/Xinhua: Real Madrid were confirmed as La Liga Champions for the 2019/2020 season after a 2-1 win at home to Villarreal on Friday.
Second Test: Windies win toss, opt to bowl; Broad, Woakes in for England
Jul 16, 2020, at 11:07 pm
Manchester/UNI: West Indies captain Jason Holder won the delayed toss and opted to bowl against England in the second Test match of three match series, in overcast conditions at the Old Trafford on Thursday.
England-West Indies Test: Jofra Archer dropped from 2nd Test after breaching COVID-19 protocols
Jul 16, 2020, at 10:34 pm
Old Trafford/UNI: England pacer Jofra Archer was on Thursday dropped from the second Test against the West Indies for breaching the team's COVID-19 bio-secure protocols, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.
Sourav Ganguly in home quarantine after elder brother Snehasish tests Covid-19 positive
Jul 16, 2020, at 05:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday went into home quarantine as per health protocols after his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly tested positive for Covid-19, media reports said.
ICC rankings: Jason Holder, Ben Stokes make career-high gains
Jul 16, 2020, at 12:06 am
Dubai: Jason Holder and Ben Stokes make career-high gains in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, following the conclusion of the first England v West Indies Test.
Argentina outlines protocols for football restart
Jul 15, 2020, at 10:17 pm
Buenos Aires/Xinhua: The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has presented new sanitary protocols to the government as it seeks to end a four-month COVID-19 shutdown.
BCCI appoints Hemang Amin as interim CEO
Jul 14, 2020, at 10:03 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed IPL chief operating officer Hemang Amin as the interim chief executive officer (CEO).
New Zealand women cricketers return to training after break owing to Covid-19
Jul 14, 2020, at 08:30 pm
Lincoln/IBNS: New Zealand women cricketers returned to training on Monday after a prolonged break owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Novak Djokovic to holiday in BiH
Jul 14, 2020, at 02:32 pm
Sarajevo/Xinhua: World No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic arrived in Sarajevo in early morning to spend holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), local media reported on Monday.
Yuvraj Singh relives Natwest 2002 trophy moment
Jul 13, 2020, at 10:43 pm
Mumbai: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh relieved Natwest 2002 trophy victory and even tagged ex-England skipper Nasser Hussain who was leading his side in the final match against India.
First Test: West Indies thrash England 4 by wickets, take 1-0 series lead
Jul 13, 2020, at 07:48 pm
Southampton/UNI: Riding on a gritty innings by Jermaine Blackwood (95 off 154), West Indies outclassed England by 4 wickets in the first Test match at the Ageas Bowl on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Barcelona consider move for Brazilian teenager Maia
Jul 13, 2020, at 03:08 pm
Rio De Janeiro/Xinhua: Barcelona have until this week to exercise an option to sign highly rated Brazilian teenager Gustavo Maia, according to press reports in the South American country.